Say what? That's true if we're talking about someone like Ponikarovsky. But, what do you know, talented offensive players are not guys that you're just "sticking in there".

It's off topic, but the biggest problem with stat geeks is this urge to try an isolate a few factors and conclude that's what makes a team good.

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damn id love to have j-bouw. I see a lot of hate for him on hockey sites and whatnot. ive always liked his skill set and I don't think hes ever really been in a system to where he can flourish. his cap hit is high but the guy can play. the blues are gonna love him I think.

PP is mostly not about the players as much as the system, look at chicago last year they were last or near the bottom on the league on PP... with kane, hossa, seabrook, toews, sharp etc etc etc...

obviously you need guys who can do their role well... and we could have that i think but we could be better, i'd put Kovy down low just like where Neal is always standing and scoring on the PP near the faceoffs circles and have 2 real puck mover on the blue line.

We have too many dman who are playing not so great defensively and who are not creating offence at all, other than a few passes or shots that happen to hit the net once in awhile.

to me A-Train is the odd man out. Salv is captain and Fayne is too young and will help in the future. We can't get rid of Zidlicky he has no value and i could see them holding on to Tallinder.

So if Lou can get AT THE VERY LEAST a 2nd, get it done, id like to get a few 2nd round picks this year.

edit: i know Volchenkov has a NTC but if he's approach to waive it to go to a better team he may waive it

2nd round picks aren't very helpful. They're something that might turn into a player 4-5 years down the road. But if the Devils wanted to get rid of Zidlicky, they would get at least a 2nd round pick, and probably another pick or prospect with him. Have you seen what garbage like Regehr and Murray is going for?